Cost of VCSU
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $21,988 |
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| Tuition and fees, in-state | $9,009 |
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| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $14,247 |
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| Housing and food (on campus) | $9,138 |
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| Books and supplies | $1,000 |
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| Average net price after aid | $13,748 |
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Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
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| $0–30,000 | $9,997 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $9,236 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $8,809 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $13,300 |
| $110,001+ | $17,176 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with VCSU's net price calculator ↗.
Majors and programs at VCSU
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Bachelor's degree programs (27)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 83 | $49,186 | $20,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 42 | $46,995 | $23,319 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 188 | $46,714 | $18,500 |
| Music | 20 | $28,674 | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | — | — | — |
| Biology | 4 | — | — |
| Chemistry | 4 | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 1 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | 10 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 7 | — | — |
| Computer Engineering | 5 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | 6 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 4 | — | — |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | 23 | — | — |
| History | 7 | — | — |
| Human Services | 9 | — | — |
| Leisure and Recreational Activities | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 18 | — | — |
| Management Information Systems and Services | 1 | — | — |
| Mathematics | 1 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 4 | — | — |
| Personal Awareness and Self-Improvement | — | — | — |
| Psychology | 13 | — | — |
| Social Sciences | — | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 12 | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 2 | — | — |
| Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management | 35 | — | $15,281 |
Certificate programs (14)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 2 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | — | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 6 | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 3 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 1 | — | — |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | 12 | — | — |
| Leisure and Recreational Activities | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 130 | — | — |
| Marketing | 13 | — | — |
| Music | 8 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 10 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 13 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 76 | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (1)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 16 | — | — |
Post-baccalaureate certificate programs (1)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | — | — | — |
Master's degree programs (3)
Graduate certificate programs (4)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Communication and Media Studies | 4 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | 1 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 31 | — | — |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | 7 | — | — |
Similar colleges in North Dakota
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
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| University of Jamestown | Jamestown | $19,440 | 88% | $61,350 |
| Dickinson State University | Dickinson | $14,076 | 37% | $55,221 |
| Mayville State University | Mayville | $13,637 | — | $50,306 |
| Minot State University | Minot | $11,490 | 65% | $56,245 |
| University of Mary | Bismarck | $23,020 | 75% | $62,839 |
| Trinity Bible College and Graduate School | Ellendale | $22,322 | 26% | $38,990 |
| North Dakota State University-Main Campus | Fargo | $15,636 | 95% | $65,925 |
| University of North Dakota | Grand Forks | $18,131 | 77% | $67,456 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is VCSU's acceptance rate?
Valley City State University admits 99% of applicants. Admitted students average 1,041 on the SAT.
How much does VCSU cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $21,988 a year (tuition and fees: $9,009 in-state, $14,247 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $13,748 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $9,997.
How much do VCSU graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $53,886 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 7th of 9 similar colleges in North Dakota. The best-paid bachelor's program is teacher education and professional development, specific subject areas ($49,186 a year after graduation).
What is VCSU's graduation rate?
50% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 71% of first-year students return for a second year.